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Otis Redding (Otis Ray Redding Jr., Dawson, Georgia, September 9, 1941 – Madison, Wisconsin, December 10, 1967) was a highly influential soul singer from Georgia, USA. Redding was born in the small town of Dawson, Georgia. When he was 5, his family moved to Macon, Georgia. Redding sang in the choir at church, and as a teenager won the talent show at the Douglass Theatre for 15 weeks in a row. His early influences were Little Richard and Sam Cooke. |
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News in english
about Otis Redding
(July / 2009)
Derek Beres: Global Beat Fusion: Flutes, Pianos, and Otis Redding Date: 01 Jul 2009
The Huffington Post -
I promised myself some time ago I'd listen to every album that comes across my desk, and I do, all twenty or so a week these days. Some I admittedly skim, others keep me tuned in.
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Number Five: Matt Giraud Date: 06 Jul 2009
USA Today -
Remember what I said about the crowd reacting more strongly to each successive Idol? Double that for Matt Giraud, who has the crowd immediately on its feet from the first lines of Hard to Handle, a hit for both Otis Redding and the Black Crowes. And they ought to be responding: With its flashing lights that make me think of Elvis Presley's '68 comeback special for no reason that I can put my ...
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Cultural Life: Daniel Merriweather, musician Date: 23 Jul 2009
Independent -
I'm listening to Johnny Cash, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Howlin' Wolf and 'This Charming Mixtape' by Theophilus London. I've been reading lots of Jean Baudrillard. Just finished 'The Perfect Crime'.
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The Blade's Summer Soundtrack Date: 26 Jul 2009
The Toledo Blade -
Summer is sun, fun, and music. We at The Blade cant control the weather, but we can help with the good times with six summer-music mix suggestions. From the soulful boogie of Otis Reddings Hard to Handle and the icy pop of Joy Divisions Love Will Tear Us Apart, to the sweaty-dance heat of Nellys Hot In Herre and the boot-scootin fun of Alan Jacksons Chattahoochee, whether you want to shake, ...
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